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[lawng, long] / lɔŋ, lɒŋ /




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His social media feed is one long string of public appearances and birthday wishes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A long list of local villagers and others claim the land is actually theirs—many of whom have been fighting for it in court for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But when it comes to her core product, selling candy has a number of benefits, such as it having a long shelf life, and being able to sit at room temperature.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The market’s benchmark volatility gauge is starting to flash red, as well, following two months of dormant readings tied to the long surge in tech stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I continue to play, and it doesn’t take long for me to leave the basement in my mind’s eye.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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